Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when sudden trauma caused by an external force results in damage to the brain, such as head injuries caused by car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, or slip and fall accidents.
Symptoms of TBI can range from mild to moderate to severe, depending upon the amount of the force and damage to the brain. A person who has been diagnosed with mild TBI may remain conscious or lose consciousness only briefly, but may still experience headaches, confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, depression or mood changes, and memory loss. Those who are diagnosed with moderate to severe TBI may suffer from the same symptoms but may also experience headaches that are worse or do not go away, amnesia, vomiting/nausea, convulsions/seizures, inability to wake after sleeping, slurred speech, weakness in the extremities, loss of coordination, increased confusion or agitation, or even death.
If you think you may be experiencing TBI as the result of a motor vehicle accident or fall, even if your symptoms are mild, it is important to seek immediate medical attention because even mild symptoms can result in life-long impairment to your physical, emotional, and mental functionality.
If you have suffered TBI due to someone else’s negligence it is critical that you seek the guidance of an attorney who is experienced with handling personal injury claims involving traumatic brain injury.
The attorneys at the Law Office of Heidi A. Hillyer, P.A. have the experience you need to resolve your personal injury claim. If you would like to speak with an attorney about your case, or to schedule your free and confidential initial consultation and case evaluation, please call our office at (407) 636-8300, email, or contact us online.